Technical Writer Utility Operations

Technical Writer - Utility Operations Chino, CA, Hybrid Schedule: Onsite Tuesdays & Wednesdays Up to $44.63/hour, 18-Month Contract We are currently seeking a Technical Writer - Utility Operations to join a growing operational excellence team in Chino, California on an 18-month contract basis. This hybrid role requires onsite attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will focus on developing and maintaining operational and safety-related documentation supporting utility and field operations teams. The successful candidate will work closely with SMEs, advisors, project leads, and operational stakeholders to create practical, field-ready documentation while supporting governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Core Responsibilities Work Method Documentation Development Design, draft, and maintain: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Job Aids Performance Support Notebooks Manual updates including Rubber Glove, Grounding, Rigging, and Transmission Manuals Ensure documentation is: Practical, field-ready, and usable by craft personnel Aligned with current standards, policies, and safety requirements Structured in accordance with approved WMI governance and SOP procedures SME Engagement & Working Sessions Schedule and facilitate working sessions with SMEs, reviewers, and advisors Gather technical input, operational insights, and field practices Capture consensus decisions and translate them into clear, usable documentation Research, Analysis & Technical Accuracy Research and consolidate policies, presentations, vendor materials, standards, and SME feedback Validate technical accuracy and completeness of deliverables prior to approval Collaboration & Project Support Partner with WMI Advisors, Project Leads, SMEs, and stakeholders across organizational units Provide regular status updates and support project timelines Follow established governance, review, and approval workflows Field Engagement & Media Support Perform site visits and job walks as required Conduct basic image editing to support technical documentation Collaborate with media vendors to assist with scripts and development guidance Maintenance & Continuous Improvement Maintain and update documentation in response to: Standards changes Corrective actions Safety workstreams New tools, equipment, or operational processes Required Qualifications Proven experience producing technical or procedural documentation Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, field-usable language Experience facilitating SME workshops and working sessions Strong organizational skills with excellent writing and version-control discipline Comfortable collaborating across multiple organizational teams and stakeholders Proficiency with: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams Adobe Acrobat Basic photo editing software Microsoft Copilot or similar collaboration tools Preferred Qualifications Experience within utilities, energy, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments strongly preferred Prior exposure to field operations, safety procedures, or industrial compliance documentation highly desirable Experience Level This role is not considered entry-level in practice due to the high safety and compliance impact of the work. Typical candidates will possess: 5-8+ years of technical writing experience, or 3-5+ years of technical writing experience combined with strong utility, industrial, or field operations exposure ...